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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Hi All, The next problem dealt with was how to attach and secure the two end plugs to the radius gauge body. Once the radius gauge body had been secured square in the vise, the cross slide of the mill was locked to ensure all subsequent saddle radiusing operations were carried out in the same...
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Hi All, Pushing on. After realizing the problem which had been created, there was nothing left to do but to try and fix it. Fortunately, the radius gauge body was too long in both axis, so I had material left to make corrections. Adjusting the radius gauge vertically is not that difficult as...
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Hi All, So, on with how I got myself into trouble again. If you look at the Quorn book drawing of the micrometer radius gauge again, it shows the micrometer head, when set at the 0,0 thimble position, the end of the micrometer spindle projects out exactly 5/8" from the vertical face of the...
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Hi All, Photos of a modified Quorn by Wolfgang Habichier given at a TSME demonstration. All credit for this is given to Wolfgang - it was impressive. Notice his technique of blueing the spiral cutting edges of the end mill before starting to sharpen them.
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Hi John, I will try to answer your questions but will be realistic about everything. Building the Quorn is a major commitment in time and effort. It is not just about making the parts but every operation often involves making the secondary fixtures and tooling before one can even start. Often...
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Hi All, This seems to be my fate. Everything which I take on seems to want to fight me to the bitter end. This is no exception. Probably because I am my own worst enemy being too perfectionist. This time it is constructing an accessory for the Quorn T&C grinder which, in itself, has been one...
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    How Not to Produce a Simple Wood Pattern

    Hi All, Just to show what I had cast back in 2015.
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    How Not to Produce a Simple Wood Pattern

    Hi Peter, These are going to be all bronze sand castings. I am mailing out the patterns today. The foundry cost I don't know yet as it is not a commercial one. It is a very small, one man home shop located near Sarnia, Ontario where I had some previous bronze castings made back in 2015. He...
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    How Not to Produce a Simple Wood Pattern

    Hi All, The finished brake cylinder pattern(s) which will be going to the foundry. Will see what comes back. It took far to much time and effort but now that it is done.
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    How Not to Produce a Simple Wood Pattern

    Hi All, The most difficult way as usual. I don't want to do this ever again.
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